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A Facebook post uploaded by Minister Khaw Boon Wan that showed South Asian foreign workers being used in a mock riot simulation exercise has drawn the ire from the online community.Photo: Facebook/MinisterKhawBoonWan

"Sir, I understand the purpose of such an exercise but I cannot help but feel disturbed by the racial undertones. Riots can be started by anyone regardless of their ethnicity.

Positing Indian foreign workers as the next group of rioters or troublemakers does not paint racial minority groups in a positive light but only perpetuates existing stereotypes which are inimical to the development of a harmonious society.

My suggestion is that "rioters" in future such exercises (if any) must also consist of people of other ethnic groups. I hope the organisers can take this into consideration. Thank you."

This is extremely distasteful. SCDF using real Indian foreign workers for fake riot demonstration... really? https://t.co/cA010WEXXA